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| The opening match of the 2026 World Cup will take place on June 11th in Mexico City. (Source: Sporting News) |
Because the 2026 World Cup will be held in three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—the schedule will span multiple time zones. This will lead to significant changes in viewing times for football fans in Asia, including Vietnam.
The 2026 World Cup will be played across multiple time zones.
According to the schedule announced by FIFA, the 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11th to July 19th, with matches held in 16 different cities across North America. Due to the vast geographical distances, the tournament will utilize three main time zones: Eastern Time (ET), Central Time (CT), and Pacific Time (PT).
Group stage matches are scheduled at various times throughout the day to cater to a global audience and optimize television viewership. Accordingly, matches typically begin around 1 PM, 4 PM, and 7 PM Eastern Time (ET). Some later matches on the West Coast may start around 9 PM local time.
This is considered the World Cup with the most complex schedule ever, due to the increased number of matches (104) spread across numerous cities in three different countries.
World Cup 2026 schedule in Vietnam
For Vietnamese viewers, most matches at the 2026 World Cup will take place in the evening, late at night, or early morning due to the time difference between Vietnam and North America.
Because the host cities use different time zones, the match schedule for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam is quite varied. It is expected that matches will typically take place at the following times: 23:00, 00:00, 01:00, 02:00, 03:00, 05:00, 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM.
This means Vietnamese fans will have to continue getting used to staying up late or waking up early to watch exciting matches, similar to many previous World Cups held in the Americas.
Furthermore, FIFA is also said to have arranged many flexible time slots to cater to the large audiences in Europe and Asia. Some important matches may be scheduled at more convenient times to increase global viewership.
According to the schedule, the opening match of the 2026 World Cup will take place at 1:00 PM on June 11th in Mexico City, which is 2:00 AM on June 12th in Vietnam time. Meanwhile, the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area at 3:00 PM on July 19th, which is 2:00 AM on July 20th in Vietnam time.
With the largest scale in history and a schedule spanning multiple time zones, the 2026 World Cup promises to be exciting and full of emotion. Whether staying up late or waking up early to watch the high-stakes matches, fans are still hoping to witness a captivating World Cup with a passionate atmosphere, top-level competition, and many memorable moments at the biggest football event on the planet.
Source: https://baoquocte.vn/cap-nhat-khung-gio-thi-dau-world-cup-2026-moi-nhat-396373.html
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